Washington to Providence flights
Providence lies 577 km (358 mi) north-east of Washington, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 29 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Washington | Providence | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 689,545 | 190,934 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | -17 m (-56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | DCA, 5 km out | PVD, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 20001–56972 | 02901–02940 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Washington
Washington is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,169 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD, 37 km), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI, 45 km).
Arriving in Providence
Providence is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,700 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS, 69 km), Newport State Airport (NPT, 34 km), New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB, 41 km), Westerly State Airport (WST, 62 km), Worcester Regional Airport (ORH, 62 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport | PVD | 11 km (7 mi) | 8,700 ft | 55 ft |
| Boston Logan International Airport | BOS | 69 km (43 mi) | 10,083 ft | 20 ft |
| Newport State Airport (regional) | NPT | 34 km (21 mi) | 2,999 ft | 172 ft |
| New Bedford Regional Airport (regional) | EWB | 41 km (25 mi) | 5,400 ft | 80 ft |
| Westerly State Airport (regional) | WST | 62 km (39 mi) | 4,010 ft | 81 ft |
| Worcester Regional Airport (regional) | ORH | 62 km (39 mi) | 7,001 ft | 1,009 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Providence from Washington?
577 km (358 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Washington.
How long does it take to get from Washington to Providence by air?
About 1 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Washington and Providence?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Which airports are used for Washington to Providence flights?
Typically Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD); Providence also has BOS, NPT, EWB, WST, ORH.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.